01.

Library, Advanced Technological Institute, Mattakkuliya

The Library is used by the lecturers and the students of the Institute itself. It has a collection of 8992 books on engineering related subjects.

Librarian Mrs H D I Susanthi Dissanayaka

Library, Advanced Technological Institute, No. 42, Rodrigo Place, Colombo 15 +94 11 2521152 +94 11 2529479 Attn: Library

N/A N/A

02. ADIC Library, Alcohol and Drug Information Centre

As a main information resource provider in the field of drug prevention for academics and the general public while act as an effective trainer and towards very co-operatively all individuals who visit the information unit which is well known as the ADIC Library; specially for students of universities and high schools who visit in search of information for their thesis/ assignments. In addition the ADIC Library provides user-friendly services to all the clients of University Students, Researchers, Post Graduate Students, Doctors and other professionals and especially for the people who find it difficult to visit the ADIC Library, the required information is e-mailed or mailed as a special service by the Information programme.

Programme Officer Library Ms Rasika Manohari

Library, Alcohol and Drug Information Centre 40/18, Park Road, Colombo 5 +94 112584416 extn: 29 Rasika_manohari@yahoo.com +94 112508484 Attn: Programme officer http://www.adicsrilanka.org/trainingfacilities/library/

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03. Library and Information Division, Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies
ACCIMT Library and Information Division functions as a special library and consists a wide collection of books, periodicals and other educational materials in the fields of Communications, Information Technology, Electronics, Robotics and Space Technology. The objective of ACCIMT Library & Information Center is to facilitate to the professionals and personnel engaged in Research and Development projects, graduate and undergraduate students by providing information to accelerate the introduction of modern technologies

Librarian Mr. Preethi Liyanage

Librarian Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies Katubedda, Moratuwa +94- 011- 2650839 +94- 011- 2650462 preethil@accmt.ac.lk http://www.accimt.ac.lk/library_&_information _division.htm

04. AEA Library, Atomic Energy Authority

The Atomic Energy Authority (AEA) Library is a library fully devoted to information on nuclear technology. It houses a large number of publications on Nuclear Technology published by the International Atomic Energy Agency and many other sources. Publications are available can be issued for reference or can be lent out on an interlibrary loan basis.

Information Officer Mrs. H L C Nanayakkara

Library Atomic Energy Authority No.60/460, Baseline Road, Orugodawatta, Wellampitiya +94 11 2533427-8 +94 112533448 Attn: Information Officer

chulika@aea.gov.lk
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http://www.aea.gov.lk/web/index.php

05. Library, Automobile Engineering Training Institute

The Library caters to the staff and the students and it has a collection around 3000 books on automobile engineering.

Management Assistant Ms. S W G Thilini S Gamlath

Library Automobile Engineering Training Institute 7, Dr. Danister de silva Mawatha, Orugodawaththa, Wallampitiya. +94 11 2572977 / 2532180 +94 11 2532181 Attn: Library inso@aeti.edu.lk http://www.aeti.edu.lk/

06. Library, Bandaranaike Ayurveda Research Institute

Though the institute targets the development of the library and ensure is consistency, professional librarian post is vacant.

Ayurvedic Doctor Ms. Chandrika Welivitigoda

Library, Bandaranaike Ayurveda Research Institute, Old Kottawa Road, Navinna, Maharagama +94 11 2850333 extn: 326

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N/A N/A http://www.indigenousmedimini.gov.lk/Resea rch_institute.html

07. Library, Bank of Ceylon

The Library of the Bank of Ceylon was established in December 1976 with a view to offer Library and Information services to the Banks employees to advance the Banks mission. The Library is a Unit under the Training Department at the Head Office. It is a special/ institutional library in a corporate environment. In addition to circulation of books, information extracted and collated from multiple sources is made accessible through various library products and services through documentary and electronic means to the staff members. Libraries are also set up at the CTI and Province Offices and Bank Officers are assigned to carry out the work of the library in collaboration with the Librarian at the Head Office.

Librarian Mrs Shivanthi Weerasinghe

Library, 3rd Floor, Bank of Ceylon Head Office, BOC Square No.01, Bank of Ceylon Mawatha, Colombo 01. +94 11 2336061 +94 11 2544313 librarian@boc.lk www.boc.lk

08. Library, Board of Investment of Sri Lanka

This library is located on the 19 th floor of the World Center and it mainly caters to BOI staff. They subscribe for local journals and the Government publications while Indian Tariff Guide as a foreign title. The library has a comprehensive collection on investment in Sri Lanka
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Actg. Deputy Director Mr Upul P Jayasinghe

Library, Board of Investment, 19th Floor, West Tower World Trade Centre Colombo1

+94 11 2346162 / 2434403-5 extn: 7393/4 +94 11 2543406 upulj@boi.lk http://www.investsrilanka.com/

09. Library, Brandix College of Clothing Technology

The BCCT reference library stocks current textile and IT textbooks and industry journals and a fully equipped auditorium with seating for 100. The students of the college have access to online databases such as Emerald, Science Direct, Ebscohost and Springer through the RMIT University, Australia (Partner).

Librarian Mr Ranjan Premaratne

Library, Brandix College of Clothing Technology 157 Galle Road Ratmalana +94 11 4742104 ranjann@brandix.com +94 11 4742110 http://www.brandix.lk/brandix/brandix_college .php#up

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10. Library, The British Council, Colombo

The British Council Library provides access to the wide range of books and members can go online and access more than 45,000 books from the comfort of their own home. Membership gives access to various British Council events and ensures with all the latest developments. Membership gives access to various British Council events and ensures with all the latest developments.

Manager Library & Information Services Mrs. Shiroma Benaragama

Library, British Council, 49 Alfred House Gardens, (PO Box 753), Colombo 3 +94 11 7521521 +94 11 4521521 +94 11 2587079 info.lk@britishcouncil.org

http://www.britishcouncil.org/srilankalibrary.htm

11. Library, The British Council, Kandy

The British Council Library provides access to the wide range of books and members can go online and access more than 45,000 books from the comfort of their own home. Membership gives access to various British Council events and ensures with all the latest developments.

Assistant Manager Library Services Ms Nishika Perera

Library, British Council, 88/3 Kotugodella Veediya, Kandy +94 81 2222410 and library +94 81 7222410 +91 81 2234284 info.lk@britishcouncil.org

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http://www.britishcouncil.org/srilankalibrary.htm

12. Library & Information Centre, Central Bank of Sri Lanka

The Bank's Library was upgraded to a Library and Information Centre (LIC) in 2002. The Library and Information Centre mainly focuses on providing the information needs of CBSL employees. In addition, the LIC assists the country's research community to access information related to economics and banking

Chief Librarian K K G Wijeweera

Library & Information Center Level 9 Central Bank of Sri Lanka, 30, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 1 +94 11 2477411/5 7 or 2477000 extn:2415 +94 11 2477731 library@cbsl.lk

http://www.cbsl.gov.lk/htm/english/03_about/ a_6.html

13. Library, Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau

This library houses around 4000 books on engineering disciplines and IT. The resources available are journals such as Time magazine, Life, RIBA, Technical documents and drawings, project reports. It mainly caters for the staff and researchers could do reference with the permission from Chairman / GM.

Librarian Mr A K Seneviratne
Library, Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau 415 , Bauddaloka mawatha Colombo 7 +94 1 1 2668800 / 0776211562

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+94 11 2687369 N/A http://www.cecb.lk/

14. National Environmental Information Center, Central Environmental Authority

National Environmental Information Centre (NEIC) of the Central Environmental Authority is the National Focal Point for the dissemination of environmental information in Sri Lanka. The objectives of the center are as follows Create and develop collections of environmental information sources which would satisfy the information needs of all categories of information users. Coordinate the collection of environmental information and information sources by networking and through cooperative programmes. To provide library, documentation and information services Establish links with international and regional environmental information systems for the acquisition and dissemination of information and documents relating to the environment

Senior Librarian Mrs. Chandrika Dabare

Library, Central Environmental Authority 104, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha, Battaramulla +94 11 2872402 N/A chand@cea.lk http://www.cea.lk/information_centre.php

http://www.treasury.gov.lk/EPPRM/npd/cdine w.htm

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15. Resource Centre, Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA)

The Resource Centre consists of the Reference Library the Space for Interaction. The Reference Library includes over 4000 print and non print resources on impact monitoring, research methodology and broad areas of Social Sciences including Child issues, Conflict, Development, Economics, Gender, Poverty, Urban issues and many more. The Resource Centre holds a repository collection of over eighty publications, based on CEPAs research which is disseminated through the Resource Centre. The Space for Interaction facilitates events in relation to Book Clubs, Film Forums, Guest Lectures and Caf Series to engage individuals and groups interested in boarder societal issues on poverty with a view to encourage interaction and exchange ideas.

Librarian Mrs Chaturanga Weerasekera

Resource Centre Centre for Poverty Analysis 29, Gregorys Road Colombo 07. +94 11 4690203 / 2676955 +94 11 2676959 chaturanga@cepa.lk / info@cepa.lk www.cepa.lk

16. Library, Ceylon Electricity Board

The Library serves mainly for the CEB staff and outside researchers could do reference with the permission of the DGM Personnel. The collection covers resources on Electrical Engineering, Accountancy and management. Further, all the documents related to the power projects of Sri Lanka are available for reference.

Librarian Mrs. Champika Wijetunga

Library Ceylon Electricity Board 540, 5th floor Sir Chitthampalam A Gardiner Mawatha Colombo 02 + 94 11 2382647 / 2324471-8 extn: 219 +94 11 2325360

library@ceb.lk
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www.ceb.lk

17. Library, Coconut Development Authority

Director - Administration
The Library caters for the internal Staff and houses materials on Coconut and welfare. Professional Librarian Post is not filled. Library, Coconut Development Authority 54 Nawala Road Narahenpita Colombo 5 +94 11 2502503 extn:414 +94 11 2368359 N/A http://www.cda.lk/web/

18. Library, Coconut Research Institute

The library's aim is to develop a highly specialized collection of literature on coconut. It covers both conventional and nonconventional literature accounting to 8000+ items. It is very comprehensive especially in tropical and regional literature within its scope. The collection covers monographs, manuscripts, theses, technical reports, circulars, patents, standards and specifications and parts of publications such as journal articles, individual papers read at conferences. Chapters of books etc.

Librarian Mrs. Chintika Dharmapala

Library Coconut Research Institute Lunuwila +94 31 2257489

+94 31 2257391

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library@cri.lk www.cri.gov.lk

19. Library, Council for Agricultural Research Policy

This information service advises the Government on all matters regarding the organization, co-ordination, planning and execution of agricultural research and such other related matters as may be referred to it by the Minister. The Library houses materials on Agriculture and subscribes to AGORA journal article data base of the FAO.

Librarian/ Information Officer Mrs. Irangani Pieris

Library Council for Agricultural Research Policy 114/9 Wijerama Mawatha Colombo 07 +94 11 2697103 extn: 160 +94 11 2682951 Attn : Librarian tiipieris@yahoo.com http://slcarp.lk/

20. Central Library, Department of Agriculture

The Central Library of Agricultural Libraries Peradeniya. Library is Research Officers Projects/Programmes the Department of Agriculture is the oldest in Sri Lanka, located at Gannoruwa, supplying information nearly for about 500 who are engaged on Research pertaining to Agriculture. This research

Actg. Chief Librarian Miss. B Saumya Upamalika

Central Agricultural Library, P.O. Box 47, Gannoruwa, Peradeniya

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personnel needs current and comprehensive information on specific subjects and the main objective of the library is to build up a special collection to fulfill the information needs of its research staff. Subject areas covered by the Library are Agronomy, Genetics and Plant breeding, Soil and plant Nutrition, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Plant Tissue Culture and Cell Culture, Post Harvest Technology, Agricultural Economics and Microbiology.

+94 81 2389198 +94 81 2388234 Attn: Central Library doacentrallib@yahoo.com www.agridept.gov.lk

21. Department Library, Department of Animal Production & Health

Reading Room which is located at Gatambe is opened for public and Livestock Knowledge Centre based at the the Institute of Continuing Education, Gatambe is opened for the staff and reserchers.

Librarian Mr. Lional Kumarasiri

Department Library Institute of Continuing Education Department of Animal Production & Health P.O.Box 58 Gannoruwa Peradeniya. +94 81 2387374 / 2385663 / 2388037 +94 81 2389342 Attn: Department Library daplionel@yahoo.com www.daph.gov.lk

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22. Library & Documentation Division, Department of Census & Statistics

The Library & Documentation Division has around 10,000 books on Statistics and all the publications published by the Department. Researchers could do reference by visiting the Library.

Librarian Mrs Pubudu A Adhikariarachchi / Mrs M A S Priyadarshini Manamendra

Library & Documentation Division Department of Census & Statistics 5th floor Unity Plaza Building Colombo 04 +94 11 2508819 / 0718201428 +94 11 2508819 Attn: Librarian library@statistics.gov.lk / anuadikari2011@gmail.com www.library.statistics.gov.lk

23. Library, Department of Labour

The library's collection of books and periodicals cover the fields of Industrial Relations, Labour Legislations, Labour Economics, Social Dialogue, Women and Children Affairs, Workers Education, Working Conditions, Gender Education and Social

Actg. Librarian Mrs H Renuka Kumari Jayawardena Librarian Grade II Ms.M.K.G. Yanika Nandasene

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Welfare. The Library is possessed with a collection of ILO publications, ILO Regional Office publications and many other relevant foreign publications related to Labour matters. The following databases are available for reference.

SLDL Database - current publications incorporating the local, foreign and ILO publications received by the Library. DLCA Database - An Index of Collective Agreements from 1953 upto date. CASES Database - An Index of Labour Cases in Sri Lanka published in the SLLR

Library Department of Labour Narahenpita Colombo 05. + 94 11 2508974 +94 11 2508974 Library_dl@yahoo.com www.labourdept.gov.lk & go to About us

24. Library, Department of Meteorology

Researchers are allowed to use the collection on weather condition.

Development Assistant Mr Indika Illangakoon

Library, Department of Meteorology, 383, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07, +94 784 746117 / 11 269 4846 / 269 4847 / 268 1647 +94 11 269 8311 attn: Library ipnikoon@gmail.com http://www.meteo.gov.lk/index.php

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25. Centre for Development Information, Department of National Planning

The Centre for Development Information (CDI) was established under the Ministry of Finance & Planning in 1979 with the assistance of UNDP-UNESCO, upgrading a small library which was functioning as since 1956 to serve the purpose of coordinating, collating and retrieving information relevant to development and to national development planning. The Centre operates as a special library and the Documentation Unit of Information Services on Economic and related subjects, caters to the information needs of planners, policy makers and senior administrators scholars & researchers of the country.

Librarian Mrs. Sujeewa Illeperuma

Centre of Development Information, Department of National Planning, Treasury Building, Colombo 01 +94 11 2484931/484609 +94 11 2448063 Attn: CDI Sujee.ruma@gmail.com / cdi@npd.treasury.gov.lk http://www.treasury.gov.lk/EPPRM/npd/cdine w.htm

26. Library, Department of National Zoological Gardens

This library has a collection around 3000 books on Animals and Environment. Researchers could do reference with the permission of the Director, National Zoological Gardens.

Education and Research Assistant Ms.L.A.D.V.Liyana-arachchi

Library National Zoological Gardens Anagarika Dharmapala mawatha Dehiwala. +94 11 2712752 / 2712753 Extn:115 +94 11 2734542

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dineshaliyanarachchi@yahoo.com

www.colombozoo.gov.lk

27. Library, Department of Wild Life Conservation

The Library is under the division m Research & Training. It has around 3000 books & magazines on wild life publications.

Librarian Mrs. B. R. Somalatha

Library Department of Wild Life Conservation 811/1 A Bodiraja Mawatha Jayanthipura Road Battaramulla. +94 11 2888585 extn: 453 +94 11 2883355 Attn: Library s.sugathapala@yahoo.com http://www.dwc.gov.lk/index.php/en/ http://203.143.23.34/index.php/en/ or

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28. Library, Development Finance Cooperation of Ceylon [DFCC]

The library caters for the DFCC staff and outside researchers could do reference by contacting the Librarian.

Librarian Ms.Savithri Weerakoon

Development Finance Cooperation of Ceylon [DFCC] 73/5 Galle Road Colombo 03. +94 11 2442442 extn: 2451 / 2442451 + 94 11 2440376 / 2452304 Attn: Librarian Savithri.Weerakoon@dfccbank.com http://www.dfcc.lk/

29. Library, Eastern University

Since the establishment of the Eastern University in 1986, there has been only a single library to cater the needs of Four Faculties namely Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Arts & Culture, Faculty of Commerce & Management and Faculty of Science. There was a Branch Library for Faculties of Arts & Culture and Commerce & Management that was established in 1991 in the Batticaloa Town and it had functioned till 1994. Later on it was amalgamated with the Main Library, Vantharumoolai, when these two faculties were shifted from Batticaloa to Vantharumoolai. Library collection

Librarian Mrs T Arulnandhy

The Main Library, Eastern University,Sri Lanka, Vantharumoolai, Chenkalady. +94 652240213 / 652240490 extn:140 +94 776 002556

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amounts to 80,000 nos.

+94 652240733 libthava@yahoo.com http://www.esn.ac.lk/Library/Library.htm

30. Environmental Foundation Ltd

Environmental Foundation Ltd (EFL) is a non-profit public interest law group, whose mission is the conservation and enhancement of the natural environment through legal means. Since 1981 EFL has established itself as a driving force in promoting environmental justice for the people of Sri Lanka, particularly poor and disadvantaged communities, through the provision of mediation, representation and advocacy services, and legal and scientific support, in environmental matters.

Operation Director Mr.Vimukthi Weerathunge

Environmental Foundation Ltd., 146/34, Havelock Road, Colombo 5. Sri Lanka. 94 11 739 6700 94 11 452 8483 efl@sltnet.lk

http://www.efl.lk

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31. Library, Forest Department

The Forest Departmental library which is recognized as the principal forestry library in the country was established in 1940. It has historically interesting holdings (the department itself dated from 1887) as well as a good coverage of current serials and other publications relevant to forestry. The Library serves the forestry sector with an up-to-date holding of around 10,000 books, 300 reports and 70 titles of journals and two of the internationally recognized forestry research information database CDs, namely the TREECD and the Forestry Compendium. And a considerable number of unpublished research reports usually referred to as grey literature are also available in the library.

Librarian Mrs. Sumana Geekiyanage

Forest Department Library, Forest Department, Sampathpaya, P.O. Box. 3, Battaramulla. +94 11 2867237 / 2866631/2 extn: 210 +94 11 2866628 / 2866633 Attn: Librarian forest_libary@yahoo.com http://www.forestdept.gov.lk/ & go to Services page

32. Library, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University

The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Library is an integral part of the professional development of all its users and its supports the vision and mission of the university. The prime role of the library is to provide a suitable environment and to facilitate a variety of resources in multiple formats which enhance teaching, learning and research activities of the university.

Actg.Librarian Ms.T.C.Ranawella
Library, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Kandawala Estate, Ratmalana

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+94 11 2635268

N/A kdudefence@kdu.ac.lk http://www.kdu.ac.lk/library/

33. GSMB Library, Geological Survey and Mines Bureau

The library of the GSMB and the former GSD has provided services to the nation as a information repository and dissemination center for all geological exploration wok carried out in Sri Lanka. The GSMB library has a rich collection of technical reports, Annual Reports, scientific papers generated by geological mapping and mineral exploration work carried out by the organization over 100 years including many Geological publications. Among its subscriptions, there are :*Economic Geology*Geological Magazine *Journal of the Geological Society of India *Precambrian Research *Journal of Metamorphic Geology *Quaternary Research*Gems & Gemology *Mineralogical Abstracts *Mineralogical Magazine *Geophysics *Geophysical Prospecting*Applied Geophysics*Bulletin of Seismological Society of America*Industrial minerals etc.

Librarian, Mrs. Pujani Amarasuriya

Geological Survey and Mines Bureau 569, Epitamulla Road, Pitakotte +94-11-2886289 / 2886290 +94 11 2886273 gsmb@slt.lk http://www.gsmb.gov.lk/web/

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34. Library, Hatton National Bank

The library which Set up in January 1990. At that time number of HNB Branches around 30 and at present with over 204 branches to serve more than 4000 in house staff.

Librarian Mr. C.A.S Lekamge

Hatton National Bank Level 17, HNB Tower, 479, T.B.Jaya Mawatha. Colombo 10. +94 11 2664664 / 2661414 +94 11 2662838 library@hnb.lk http://www.hnb.net/index.php

35. Library, Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute

HARTI library has a collection of over 21,000 books, 20,000 issues of journals (local and foreign), dissertations, unpublished reports, maps, annual reports and news paper clippings. A large number of periodicals, newsletters, annual reports from foreign and local institutions are also regularly received on complimentary or on exchange basis. Library subscribed to 21 foreign journals and 28 local journals. All these resources are related to Agriculture.

Librarian Mrs. G L Herath

Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, 114, Wijerama mawatha, Colombo 07. +94 11 22678131 +94 11 2692423

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library@harti.lk http://www.harti.gov.lk/

36. Center for Industrial Technology Information Services, Industrial Development Board
Center for Entrepreneurship development & Consultancy Services (CEDECS) is entrusted basically to provide information services to Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (SME) for the promotion and development of their enterprises. The mandate of the Centre for Industrial Technology Information Services, is acquisition, organization and dissemination of industrial technological information. CITIS is established with a Library, Industrial Information Unit, Printing and Publication Unit and Information Technology Unit as sub units for the provision of these services. This special library to SME sector consists of more than 18,000 books, 3,000 reports etc. and also 300 information profiles to fulfill specific requirements of the clients.

Actg. Librarian Mrs. K.S.C. Wijekoon

Center for Industrial Technology Information Services, Industrial Development Board, 615, Galle Road, Katubedda, +94 11 2605323 / 2605326-7, 2605394 extn: 123 +94 11 2607002 Attn: Librarian idb@gov.lk www.idb.gov.lk

37. Information Services Centre, Industrial Technology Institute

As the leading provider of Science and Technology information to the community, the Information Services Center (ISC) of the ITI operates a personlised online information service. A collection of books, journals, standards , patents, research articles etc. in print and electronic media and professional staff form a valuable
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Senior Deputy Director Ms.Suranee Samarasekera

Information Service Centre Industrial Technology Institute 363, Baudhaloka Mawatha,

resource for business and industry to stay competitive in their commercial operations. Subjects covered are Science and Technology information - Food Sciences, Chemical and Microbiological Sciences, Herbal Sciences, Materials Science, Environment, Electronics, Instrumentation and Metrology, Biotechnology, Business and Industry related information Regulations, statistics, market information , standards , etc

Colombo 7. +94 11 2379807 +94 11 2379817 info@iti.lk http://iti.lk/information/

38. Library, Institute for Construction Training Development

The Library is instituted in the main building of Colombo ,Metropolitan city, and is equipped with ten thousand of books, periodicals, journals, local and international standards and many other resources that are important and New inventions in the construction industry global and international Scenarios. All the books and journals in the library are automated enabling reader to find out the required reading material without physically going to the book shelves

Librarian Mr. W.K.V. Jayatissa

Savsiripaya 123 Wijerama Mawatha Colombo 07. Sri Lanka. +94 11 2699801 Ext. 302 +94 11 2699738 vajrangi@gmail.com http://www.ictad.lk/#

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39. Library, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka

The fully fledged CA Sri Lanka library caters to the Members and students by housing a wide range of books relating to Accounting, Auditing, Management, Economics, Commerce, Taxation and Law etc. It holds past question papers, suggested answers, examiners comments and study packs, CDs/DVDs and newspaper articles too.

Librarian Mr.S.Nandakumara
Library ICASL 30A, Malalasekera Mawatha, Colombo 7, +94 11 2352065 / 2352000 extn: 365 / 219 +94 11 2352060 librarian@icasrilanka.com http://www.casrilanka.com/casl/

40. Library, Institute of Chemistry

A special library given prominence on chemical literature, and caters particularly to those following courses conducted by the College and the Institute. The main utilities of library are lending, reference an d photocopy services. Lending and Reference facilities are available for the students who are following the courses and members of the Institute.

Librarian Mrs B I Hendavitharana

Adamantane House, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Head Quarters, 341/22, Kotte Road, Welikada, Rajagiriya. +94 11 4015230 / 2861653 / 2861231 +94 11 2861231 / 2861653 Ichemc@sltnet.lk / library_ichemc@yahoo.com

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http://www.ichemc.edu.lk/facilities/library.html

41. Library, Institute of Engineers

The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka established in 1956 was the successor to the then Engineering Association of Ceylon which was founded in 1906 at Anuradhapura by a few dedicated engineers serving in the public sector, with the objective of providing general advancement of science and practice of engineering in all disciplines concerned according to rules agreed to by its members. In 1968, the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka was made an incorporated body of the Government by an act of parliament. It represents the interests of the engineering profession and the general public its members serve.

Librarian Ms.Mallika Yapa

The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka 120/15 Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7. Sri Lanka. +94 11 2698426, extn 225 +94 11 2699202 Ippc@slitnet.lk http://www.iesl.lk/index.html

42. Library, Institute of Fundamental Studies

The library of IFS provides information to the research staff. It has access to many international as well as local scientific journals.

Asst Librarian Ms.T.C.P.Tillakaratne

Institute of Fundamental Studies Hantana Road Kandy Sri Lanka.

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+94 812 232 002 +94 812 232 131 library@ifs.ac.lk http://www.ifs.ac.lk/library.php

43. Library, Institute of Policy Studies

The library of the Institute of Policy Studies plays a vital role in supporting the Institutes research work. Its primary function is to serve in-house researchers by facilitating access to relevant information sources. The IPS library is also open to outside researchers and readers as per the Library Policy for Corporate Members and External UsersA search facility is available for external users on request.

Librarian Miss Premila Gamage

Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka 100/20, Independence Avenue Colombo 07 Sri Lanka. 94 11 2143100 / 2665068 +94 11 2665065 Attn: Library library@ips.lk http://www.ips.lk/

44. Library, International Water Management Institute

Library Collection: The IWMI HQ library has a specialized collection of print/online/audiovisual materials related to water,
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Librarian Ms.P.Sambandumurthi

land and natural resources management. The online catalog provides global access to 40,000+ records of books, book chapters, reports, conference proceedings, journal articles, grey literature, etc available in the library including IWMI publications;*Books/Monographs: 10 000 +. *Current serials: *279 electronic journals (which includes Science Direct Agricultural and Biological Sciences package) + 2 print journals*Bibliographic Databases: 5 (Water Resources Abstracts; Water Resources Worldwide; CAB Direct; EconLit; Sociological Abstracts). Member networks: Member of AGLINET (FAO); CGIAR Libraries Consortium; and the AGRINET (Sri Lanka)

International Water Management Institute, Electronic Library & Resource Centre, 127, Sunil Mawatha Pelawatta Battaramulla, Sri Lanka. +94 11 2880000 +94 11 2786854 iwmi-elibrary@cgiar.org

http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/

45. Library, Lanka Hydraulic Institute

Lanka Hydraulic Institute (LHI) library was established in 1985. The Institute is a leader in the export of knowledge in consultancy services in the fields of Coastal Engineering, Water Resources and Urban Water. Our priority is given to the staff members of the Lanka Hydraulic Institute. The collection of LHI library exceeds about 15,000, mainly Engineering books (hydraulic), project repots, project proposals, instrument manuals, research papers, maps and drawings, standards (BS CODE), Hydraulic journals, electronic media & audio-visual materials related with major discipline, engineering. Bibliographic data of the entire book collection is computerized

Librarian Ms Veronika P Senanayake

Lanka Hydraulic Institute Ltd LHI Coast and Water John Rodrigo Mawatha, Katubedda, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (+94) (11) 2650409 (+94), (11) 26504072/3 (+94) (11) 2650470

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pubudu.senanayaka@lhi.lk http://www.lhi.lk

46. Library, Legal Draftsmans Department

The collection is completely on LAW including bills and acts and especially on drafting law. Outside researchers could use the library with the permission of Legal Draftsman.

Librarian Mrs.Chitra Mudalige

Library Legal Draftsmans Department No.80 Adikarana Mawatha Colombo 12. +94 11 2333198 +94 11 2325185 Attn: Librarian Chithra.mudalige@yahoo.com

www.legaldraftsman.gov.lk

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47. Library Medical Research Institute

The Medical Research Institute Library was established in 1950. The collection consists of nearly 11731 books on various branches of Medicine, focusing Microbiology, Parasitology, Pathology, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Natural products and so and so forth. It also consists of a rare collection of Journals of nearly 490 titles and WHO Publications and Research Papers.

Librarian Ms. S. A. Nimal Kanthi

Medical Research Institute P.O. Box 527 Dr. Danister De Silva Mawatha Baseline Road Colombo 08. +9411 2 693532-34 +94 11 2691 495 librarianmri@gmail.com www.mri.gov.lk/

48. Library, Ministry of Agriculture

The Ministry library houses around 15000 books and 10 subscriptions on agricultural subjects. The researchers could do reference with the permission from the Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture.

Librarian Ms. K.G.S. Gunathileka

Library, Ministry of Agriculture, 80/5Govijana Mandiraya, Rajamalwatta Raod, Battaramulla +94 11 2869553 extn: 281 / 2868914

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+94 11 2868910 Attn: Librarian malibrary@gmail.com http://www.mimrd.gov.lk/

49. Library, Ministry of Health

The Library locates in the building where the Family Health Bureau is located.

Librarian Ms. H.P.Rohini.W. Hettiarachchi

Library, Ministry of Health 231 De Seram Place Colombo 10 +94 11 2674851 +94 11 2696583 attn: Health Ministry Library N/A http://www.health.gov.lk/

50. Library and Information Division, National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency
Library and Information Division of NARA provides Library Services in the fields of Ocean, Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
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Cheif Librarian Ms.B.G. Sunethra Kariyawasam

The services of the Division are as follows: Assisting researchers for library research Provision of reference facilities for rare books Collection of research papers for future reference Lending books Exchange of books with other libraries Linkage with other libraries Provision of Library facilities through internet

Library and Information Division National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency Crow Island, Mattakuliya Colombo 15. +94 11 2521000 extn: 111, 154 / 2521633 +94 11 2521633 bgskariyawasam@yahoo.com bgskariyawasam@nara.ac.lk http://www.nara.ac.lk

51. Library, National Building Research Organisation

The Library of NBRO houses a wide array of books, standards and periodicals. It also carries published research findings of the scientists of NBRO. The resources available can be referenced by researchers, academics, university students and other interested readers,

Scientist Mr H.G.S Ariyarathna

National Building Research Organization 99/1, Jawatte Road Colombo 05 +94 11 2588946 extn: 230 +94 11 2502611 info@nbro.gov.lk ariyarathnahgs@yahoo.com

http://www.nbro.gov.lk
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52. Library, National Dangerous Drugs Control Board

The specialized reference library has a good collection of books, magazines and other literature on drug. Please contact the librarian for the use of library facilities.

Librarian Ms.Shani Mihirnge

National Dangerous Drugs Control Board 383, Kotte Road Rajagiriya. +94 11 2868794 6. Extn: 106 +94 11 2868792 1 Attn: Library mail@nddcb.gov.lk http://www.nddcb.gov.lk/index.html

53. Library, National Development Bank of Sri Lanka

This is a special library that caters for the Bank staff.

Senior Librarian Mrs. Gayathri Nanayakkara

Librarian National Development Bank (NDB) 40, Nawam Mawatha Colombo 02 +94 11 2 448 448 / 2 448 888
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+94 11 2 305 031 contact@ndbbank.com gayathri.nanayakkara@ndb.com www.ndbbank.com

54. Library, National Engineering Research Development Centre

NERD Centre Library has a collection of over 8,000 books, journals, periodicals and standards. They are mainly in the areas of the civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electronic engineering, computer etc. Library receives many popular and expensive journals. Research papers and research project reports are also available in the library for reference.

Librarian Ms. D.M.T.P.K. Dewagiri

National Engineering Research Development Center of Sri Lanka IDB Industrial Estate Ekala Ja-ela 011-2236284 / 011-2236384 / 011-2236307 011 2236434 / 011 2233153 nerdcentre@nerdc.lk library@nerdc.lk http://www.nerdc.lk

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55. Library & Documentation Centre, National Institute of Business Management

The NIBM Library & Documentation Centre plays a vital role in catering to the information and educational needs of both course participants and professional staff of NIBM. The fully-fledged Library & Documentation Centre is well stocked with over 23000 Books, over 400 CD ROM's, educational video tapes, and selected periodicals. Among the library's special collections are the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) publication, Training Manuals, Company Annual Reports, Periodicals Holdings, SocioEconomic statistics, NIBM Consultancy and student project reports and the Sri Lanka Collection.

Senior Librarian Mrs. Champika Mahanthege

National Institute of Business Management 120/5, Wijerama Mawatha Colombo 07. + 94 11 2693404 / 2692272 / 2685805 extn: 138 +94 11 2685808 / 2693403 Attn: Senior Librarian champika.librarian@nibm.lk nibmpro@sltnet.lk/infomis@nibm.lk www.nibm.lk

56. Library, National Institute of Education

This caters the staff and the students of the Institute and covers the subject areas on Education.

Library Assistant Mrs. K. M. G. L W. Kariyawasam

Library, Department of Library & Museum National Institute of Education. P .O. Box 21, High Level Road, Maharagama, Sri Lanka +94 11 7601601 extn: 674 +94-11 7601800 Attn: Library

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nie.lk@hotmail.com , info@nie.lk kariyawa@yahoo.com http://www.nie.lk

57. Library, National Institute of Health Science

A request was made in November to obtain information, but the relevant information was not received.

Librarian Ms. S.C. Samarasinghe

Library, National Institute of Health Science 28 Nagoda Kalutara Sri Lanka +94 34 2222264 / 2222001 / 2228729 +94 34 2226319 director@mri.gov.lk / nihs@sltnet.lk http://nihs.gov.lk

58. Library, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

This library has a vast range of helpful literature on Occupational Safety and Health. The resources include Books, Periodicals, Pamphlets, Reports, Dissertations, Reprints,
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Assistant / Helper Ms. K K S Samanthi

Library National Institute of Occupational Safety and

Training modules and Chemical Safety Data Sheets, Databases, Newspaper Clippings on Occupational Health / Industrial Health / Environmental Health / Public Health / Pollution / Ergonomics / Industrial Safety / Chemical Safety / Occupational Diseases / Industrial Legislation / Toxicology / Water and Sanitation

Health Department of Labour 97 Jawatte Road Colombo 05. +94 11 2598672 +94 112 2585425 Attn: Library dolnioshl@sltnet.lk www.niosh.gov.lk

59. Library, National Institute of Plantation Management (NIPM)

The NIPM Library is a source of information. It plays a vital role in catering to the information and educational needs of both course participants and staff of NIPM. The Library is well stocked with over 7000 Books covering the subjects Tea, Rubber, coconut, Management, Marketing, Training, Accounting, & Computer etc. and selected periodicals. Reference collection included Dissertations written by Diploma course students and valuable books & video tapes etc. Services provided by the NIPM Library include reference & Lending services, inter-library loan facility and selling publications of NIPM The Library is available for course participants for reference purposes. Participants in Diploma Programmes and certificate courses are allowed the facility of borrowing books on payment of a refundable deposit. The NIPM Library & Documentation Centre is open five days a week from 08.30 hrs to 16.15 hrs, except on Saturdays. Sundays & public holidays.
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Librarian Mrs. C. S. Liyanage

National Institute of Plantation Management P.O.Box 01 M.D.H. Jayawardena Mawatha Athurugiriya. +94 11 2770232 / 277 0232 +94 11 4547644 nipm@sltnet.lk http://www.nipm.gov.lk

60. National Library and Documentation Centre

The National Library and Documentation Centre provides library and information resources to all Sri Lankans through the National Library and Documentation Centre and network of libraries and resource centers. The NLDC is a reference library and open to all members of the public. It does not lend books to individual readers but on occasion it lends books to selected libraries on inter-library loan for reference purposes. There is an information desk on the ground floor to help with inquiries. Photocopies are provided at reasonable rates.

Deputy Director Reader Services Mr. W. Sunil

Head Reader Services National Library Documentation Centre, National Library Documentation Services Board, 14 , Independence Avenue, Colombo 07 011 2685197, 011 2687581 011 2685201 nldc@mail.natlib.lk www.natlib.lk

61. Reading Room , National Science and Technology Commission

Only a small collection for the staff only. But anyone required to refer their reports could access them with prior approval.

Acting Director Mr Muditha Liyanagedera

National Science and Technology Commission No 31/9, 31/10 Dadli Senanayaka Mw, Colombo 08 +94 11 2680711 / 2680712

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+94 11 2680713 nastecsl@yahoo.com http://www.nastec.lk/index.php?id=2

62. National Science Library & Resource Centre, National Science Foundation
National Science Library & Resource Centre (NSLRC) of the National Science Foundation is the National Focal Point for the dissemination of Science & Technology (S&T) Information in the country. The efficiency of the information service is enhanced through a network (Sri Lanka Science & Technology Information Network) operated among S&T libraries in the country. The current membership of SLSTINET is over 100. The NSLRC web site functions as a central hub which links other S & T related information sources in the country for efficient exchange of information among the scientific counterparts.

Principal Information Officer Mrs. P.A.S.F. Perera

National Science Library & Resource Centre, National Science Foundation 47/5 Vidya Mawatha, Colombo 7 +94 011 2696771 extn: 125 +94 011 2694754 Attn: Principal Information Officer sunethra@nsf.ac.lk http://www.nsf.ac.lk/index.php/resourcesand-publications/library-and-informationcentre

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63. Library & Information Center, National Water Supply and Drainage Board
The Library and Information Centers collection of 10500 books, 1950 Specifications, 11 journal titles, around 330 CDs Trade Catalogues, Operation and Maintenance Manuals (Relevant to Water Supply Projects), Acts & Legislations covers the subject areas such as Water Resources Management, Water Supply, Sanitation, Water Treatment, Ground Water , Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Management, Information Technology , Environment. Researchers are allowed under GMs approval.

Librarian Mrs Nayana K Wijetunga

Library & Information Centre, National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Galle Road, Rathmalana +94 112638999, +94 112636219 Ext. 1627 +94 112612164 nwsdblib@sltnet.lk http://waterboard.lk/

64. Library, Open University of Sri Lanka

The library has a collection of books, journals, multimedia resources and Audio Visuals at the Central Library and at the Regional and Study Centres. At the main library there are approximately 92, 000 books and bound journals spanning around a variety of subject areas. The library subscribes to 120 foreign and local journal titles recommended by the academic staff. The Audio Visual Resource Centre (AVRC) has over 1169 Video Programmes and 680 Audio titles produced by the OUSL Educational Technology Division and by Foreign Educational Media Centres. There are also multimedia databases in CD formats (CD-ROM 286, VCD 100) that are available at Virtual Resource Centre.
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Librarian Dr Mrs W Seneviratne

OUSL Library, Open University of Sri Lanka, PO Box 21, Nawala, Nugegoda 94 11 2881254 / 2881509 Ext:509 +94 112805476 inquiries@ou.ac.lk / librarian@ou.ac.lk

http://lib.ou.ac.lk/

65. Library, Parliament of Sri Lanka

The Library is presently located in the South - Wing of the main Parliamentary building, and it occupies 9800 square feet on the first floor and 8500 square feet on the Ground floor. The Reference Division, Lending Division and the Newspaper Section also with the working area of the staff are housed in the first floor of the Library. The Ground floor houses the research division, Members mail division and the recently established Cyber cafe. The research division provides data, statistics and other relevant information. The Hansards of the House of Commons and Lords, the Annual Reports of Statutory bodies such as Government Corporations, Boards are available in the Ground Floor together with a vast area for leisure reading and studies for the Members. Facilities have been provided for Members to collect their mail from the Members mail division.

Librarian Mr C Kuruppu
Parliament Library, Parliament of Sri Lanka, Sri Jayawardena pura, Kotte. +94 11 2777483, +94 11 2777484 +94 112777500 Kuruppu_c@parliament.lk http://www.parliament.lk/secretariat/about_lib rary.jsp

66. Library, Post Graduate Institute of Medicine.

The mission of the PGIM library is to fulfill information needs of the postgraduate trainees of the Institute and other medical professionals by providing resources available both within and outside the library enabling them to excel academically and professionally. General membership is open to PGIM trainees and any medical officer registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council. The Membership ID card is valid for use at Colombo, Peradeniya and any other PGIM Branch Library to be established in the

Senior Assistant Librarian Mrs T. Sritharan

Mail Library, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, Norris Cannel Road, Colombo 07

+94 11 2671047 +94 11 2671047

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future.

pgimlib@yahoo.com http://www.cmb.ac.lk/pgim/

67. Resource Center, Practical Action Sri Lanka

Manager Online knowledge services
Practical Action is an international charity that promotes practical technological solutions to poverty reduction. Set up over 40 years ago in the UK by Dr. Fritz Schumacher, to show that, his then ground breaking environmental economic concepts conveyed through the famous book Small is Beautiful. Known as Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG) at the inception. Practical Action works in number of countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America demonstrating innovative technology based solutions that communities in poverty can adopt and to work themselves gradually out of poverty afford to belong but rather can they afford not to?

Ms Chandrika Kularatne
Resource Centre, Practical Action, 5 Lionel Edirisinghe Mawatha Kirulapone, Colombo 5 +94 11 2829412 +94 11 2856188 chandrika.ranasinghe@practicalaction.org,lk http://www.practicalanswers.lk/

68. Public Library, Colombo

The Colombo Public library is established in July 1925, by the amalgamation of the Colombo library & the Pettah library. At the beginning the library had 3 departments, The Reading Room, the

Chief Librarian Mrs. Waruni Gagabadaarachchi

Colombo Public Library 15 Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo 7

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Lending Room & the Reference Library. It had seven members on the staff, with late Mr. S.C Blok as the Librarian. By now, the library has a collection of nearly one million books, 57 newspapers & 111 periodical titles in all 3 languages, Sinhala, Tamil & English. It expands its services to 13 branches, Mobile Service & Book Box Projects to under privileged children in shanties. Now it has 5 departments, 7 service providing points and 105 staff members. The earlier building is now the official residence of the Mayor of Colombo.

+94 11 2691968 / 0777 514629 +94 11 2691968 colombopublibrary@yahoo.com / garvaruni@yahoo.com http://www.colombopubliclibrary.org/ http://www.cmc.lk/index.php?option=com_co ntent&view=article& id=81&Itemid=62

69. Library, Rice Research and Development Institute

This is a branch library of the Main library, Agriculture Department Gannoruwa. The subject areas covered by this library are rice grain quality, agronomy, plant breeding, agricultural economics, soil science, plant pathology, intermology, weed science.

Programme Assistant Mrs Nadeeka S Somaratne

Library, Rice Research and Development Institute Bathalagoda, Ibbagamuwa. +94 372258561 extn:213 +94 37 2259881 subanadee@yahoo.com http://www.agridept.gov.lk/index.php/en/instit utes/129

70. Library, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka

Established in 1845, the Library is and has been synonymous with the Society. It has almost 11,000 volumes including rare and valuable books and 117 title of Journals. The Library is also
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Honorary Librarian Prof. (Mrs) Uda Hettige

Library, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka 96, Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha,

in possession of extremely rare collections of manuscripts of national interest belonging to the 17th and 18th centuries collected over two centuries. The Library covers all areas which come under the objectives of the society, which are to institute and promote inquiries into the History, Religions, Language, Literature, Arts, Sciences and Social Conditions of the present and former peoples of the Island of Sri Lanka and connected cultures.

Colombo (Nelum Pokuna Mawatha) Colombo 07. Sri Lanka. +94 112 699249 +94 112 699249 rasrilanka@gmail.com / uhettige@yahoo.co.uk http://www.royalasiaticsociety.lk/library/

71. Library, Rubber Research Institute

The prime objective of the library is to provide promptly appropriate information to scientists, extension officers and general public to do research and to perform their work efficiently. The subject areas which resources are available are Agriculture Research, Education, Statistics, History. Plant Science and Production Crop husbandry, Crop, Plant propagation, Seed production and processing, Cropping patterns and systems, Plant physiology Plant Protection Pests of plants, Plant diseases, Weeds and weed control, Control methods. Agricultural machinery and engineering agricultural engineering, agricultural structures, agricultural machinery and equipment. Natural Resources and environment- Soil science and management, Soil chemistry and physics, Soil biology, Soil fertility, Soil erosion and conservation, Meteorology and climatology. Fertilizers Inorganic, Organic. Methodology Agriculture extension & Communication, Biotechnology
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Librarian Mr S U Amarasinghe
Rubber Research Institute Darton Field, Agalawatta, Sri Lanka, 12200 +94 34 2247383, 2247426 Ext. 259 +94 34 2247427 dirrri@sltnet.lk http://www.rrisl.lk/sub_pags/publications.html

72. Library, Sri Lanka Air Force

The Command Research Library was declared open as The Knowledge Hub. It is a unique place for all knowledge hunters in aviation, where you find some old collection of books on aircraft operated by Sri Lanka Air Force & Royal Ceylon Air Force.

Command Librarian Mrs B A Indra Colonne

Command Research Library, Sri Lanka Air Force Museum, Ratmalana +94 11 2441044 extn:45569 +94 11-2265111 Attn: Librarian cmdlibrarian@airforce.lk http://www.airforce.lk/about-main.php http://www.airforcemuseum.lk/

73. Library, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA)

SLIDA Library is enriched with a collection of modern and authoritative publications, especially in the fields of Public Administration, Management, Financial Management, Accountancy, Environmental studies etc. In addition, the periodicals both local and international are available for the use of the training program participants and the faculty members.

Librarian Mrs. K. M. Lalantha D. Kulathunga

Library, Sri lanka Institute of Development Administration, 28/10, Malalasekara Mawatha, Colombo-07. +94 11 5980200 extn: 238 / 5980238 +94 11 5898502 Attn: Librarain lalantha@slida.lk

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http://www.slida.lk

74. Library, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

SLIIT maintains three libraries at Metro, Malabe campuses and the Matara centre. Each holds a latest collection of books and periodicals, particularly in the field of Information Technology, Information Systems & Management, Computer Systems & Networking, and Electronic Engineering. The library of the Malabe Campus acts as the main resource centre through which all library development activities are coordinated. SLIIT libraries are constantly updated to accommodate resource materials relating to new developments in Information and Communication Technology and other subjects relating to the core teaching areas. The library is being augmented continuously to cater to the increasing number of students and for the propagation of knowledge.

Chief Librarian Ms. Pushpamala Perera

Library, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology Malabe Campus, New Kandy Road , Malabe +94 11 2413900 ext. 4400 +94 112413901 Attn: Chief Librarian

library_malabe@sliit.lk / library_metro@sliit.lk http://library.sliit.lk/

75. Sri Lanka Medical Library

The Sri Lanka Medical Library is the oldest medical institution in the country. This is the only library dedicated to all medical doctors in the country. The Library has 9000 books and monographs. It owns an invaluable rare book collection on Sri Lanka. It has the best collection of past journals. It has 10,330 bound volumes of periodicals in 225 titles. These include the following series beginning from volume 1: Ceylon Medical Journal from 1887, Ceylon Branch of the British Medical Association from 1904, The Journal of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children
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Librarian Ms M Sriyani Gomes

Sri Lanka Medical Library, 6, Wijerama Mawatha Colombo 7 +94 11 2695188 n/a

1951, Brain from 1878, Lancet from 1823, Journal of Pathology from 1893, and Practitioner from 1889. HINARI ACCESS (Health Inter Network Access to Research Initiative) which includes more than 6400 journals in health and biomedical sciences is also available.

srilml@sltnet.lk http://slmlibrary.wordpress.com/

76. Technical Library, Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Librarian Ms H A A Crishanthi
The Technical Library of Sri Lanka Ports Authority was started in the year of 1975 and is being managed by the Planning and Development Division. Our Library is equipped and purchased to serve all Engineers (include Civil , Mechanical and Electrical), other Technical staff and all Executive Officers in Sri Lanka Ports Authority and also provide reference services to the undergraduates of the Universities of Sri Lanka. At present there are Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering books, British Standards, Sri Lanka Standards, Technical Reports, Magazines of fifteen titles, Engineering catalogues, Design files and documents connected to Harbour Construction Activities. Central Library, Sri Lanka Ports Authority 45, Leyden Bastian Road Colombo1 +94 11 2421201 Ext. 2347 or 2482347 +94 11 2323055 Attn: Librarian anojahapu@yahoo.com http://www.uda.lk/projects_admin_hambantot a.html

77. Library, Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation

The SLRC Library has four units as for books, tapes, visuals and archives specializing in media. The Library covers mainly the activities of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation and the

Assistant Director / Chief Librarian Ms.Ranjinie Herath

Library, Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo

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collection contains around 6000 books and 100,000 cassettes. Researchers could use the library under the permission of the SLRC Chairman.

+94 11 5745044 / 0714 391929 +94 11 2580131 Attn: Library ranjinieherath@gmail.com http://www.rupavahini.lk/index.php

78. Library, Sri Lanka School of Agriculture

This Library is for the students only.

Librarian Ms. N Amandakone

Library Sri Lanka School of Agriculture, Kundasale +94 812420485 +94 812420485 Attn: Library N/A N/A

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79. Documentation & Information Division, Sri Lanka Standards Institution

The Documentation & Information Division of the SLSI is a one stop Information Centre for literature on Standardization and Quality Management. Being a specialized information center it offers members a unique collection of resources on Standards and Quality Management. The major part of the collection consists of a comprehensive and up-to-date collection of National, International and Foreign National standards and Technical regulations.

Director (Documentation & Information) Mr B D Ariyaratne

Documentation & Information Division Sri Lanka Standards Institution, 17, Victoria Place, Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 08 + 94 11 2671567-72 extn: 252 + 94 11 2469749 ddi@slsi.lk http://www.slsi.lk

80. Library, Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority

No officer For Internal staff only. There is no permanent place for this Institution yet. Library, Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, BMICH Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07. N/A N/A

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http://www.energy.gov.lk/

81. Library, Sri Lanka Tea Board

The Library of Sri Lanka Tea Board is beneficial in providing information required for achieving the objectives of the Sri Lanka Tea Board. In this effort of providing information, not only the employees attached to the SLTB but also the individuals engaged in tea industry, tea Researchers, university students etc. are greatly benefited. The library has an academically and professionally important collection of books, periodicals, journals, market & statistical reports, government publications, standards etc.

Librarian Mr U A Nilantha Ranatunga

Sri Lanka Tea Board, 574, Galle Road, P.O.Box 1750, Colombo. + 94 11 2587814 extn: 124 +91 11 2589132 Attn: Librarian teaboard@pureceylontea.com / library@pureceylontea.com http://www.pureceylontea.com/

82. Library, Sri Lanka Telecom

The library houses resources on telecommunication, management, accounting etc. Researchers could do reference with the permission of the DGM Training Division.

Librarian Mrs Sriyani Jayakody

Library, Sri Lanka Telecom, CTO Building, Lotus Road, Colombo 1 +94 11 2332780 / 2021223

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+94 11 2556510 sriyanij@slt.com.lk http://waterboard.lk/

83. Library, Sugarcane Research Institute

The Library is opened only for the staff and currently there is no professional Librarian.

Technical Officer Mr R A Premachandra

Library, Sugarcane Research Institute, Uda Walawe +94 47 2233281 / 2233285 +94 47 2233233 info@sugarres.lk http://www.sugarres.lk/

84. Main Library, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

The pivotal role of this Main Library is of academic nature as it is to serves the students and faculty members of the Arts & Culture, Islamic Studies & Arabic Languages and Management & Commerce Courses of the South Eastern university to achieve
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Acting Librarian Mr. MM. Rifaudeen

Main Library, South Eastern University, University Park,

the standard of excellence in their academic programs. The Science Library at Sammanthurai serves the needs of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. The collections and services of the library are designed to match the needs that range from basic support of the curriculum to the advanced research requirements of clienteles. The SEUSL Library deliver customer focused quality information products, services and programmes, creatively adjust to changing information needs and innovatively respond to new challenges at national & international level.

Oluvil +94 67 2255160 +94 67 2255160 rifayiqa@seu.ac.lk http://www.seu.ac.lk/library/libhome.html

85. Science Library, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

The Science Library at Sammanthurai Campus serves the needs of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. The collections and services of the library are designed to match the needs that range from basic support of the curriculum to the advanced research requirements of clienteles.

Senior Asst. librarian Ms. M M.Mashroofa

Science Library, South Eastern University, Samanthurai +94 67 2260717 +94 67 2260717 mashroof@seu.ac.lk http://www.lib.pdn.ac.lk/Libraries/MEDL/Abou t_us/general_info.html

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86. Library, Tea Research Institute

Library collection covers agriculture especially on Tea. Journal collection covers journals on Agriculture, Botany and Chemistry. The external users have to get the permission from the Director / Tea Research Institute.

Library Assistant Mrs Sudarma Amunugama

Library, Tea Research Institute, St. Coomb Estate, Talawakelle. +94 52 2258201 extn: 267 +94 52 2258229 Attn: Library Assistant sudharmaamunu@yahoo.co.uk http://www.tri.lk/

87. Library, Telecom Training Centre

This library caters for the staff and students of the center.The collection includes around 7000 books and several common journals.

Assistant Librarian Ms. L Mulin Mendis

Library, Telecom Training Centre Negombo Road, Welisara, Ragama +94 11 295 6262 +94 11 2960599 Attn:Librarian lmmendis@slt.com.lk

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N/A

88. Documentation Centre and Library, Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka
Maintains a documentation centre and library for public and internal staff containing: all Commission documents required by the staff; documents for public as required by the WTO agreement; documents relevant to the telecommunications sector.

Librarian Mrs Damayanthi Samarakoon / Mrs Priyani Hettiarchchi

Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka 276, Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 08 +94 11 2684865 / 2689345 extn: 4200 / 4201 +94 11 2684865 priyani@trc.gov.lk / damayanthi@trc.gov.lk http://www.trc.gov.lk/

89. Library, Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission

This special Library houses resources on Tertiary and Vocational Education and collection around 5000 books. Researchers could do reference.

Librarian Mr Anura Weerakoon

'Nipunatha Piyasa' 3rd Floor 354/2, Elvitigala Mw, Colombo 05

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+94 11 5849291 +94 11 2555007 info@tvec.gov.lk http://www.tvec.gov.lk/

90. Library, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo

Senior Assistant Librarian Mrs. C.K.Gamage
Library, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya. +94 11 2674854 / 2692385 | 2694308 extn: 220 / 221 +94 11 2697175 attn: Senior Assistant Librarian libsat@iim.cmb.ac.lk

The absorption of the Ayurveda College to the University of Colombo, the Institute of Indigenous Medicine offered BAMS and BUMS degrees to the students. With this development, the library was expanded to meet the requirements of the undergraduates. In the recent past postgraduate studies were introduced and the library had to extend its services to these postgraduate students too. Today the library caters to the requirement of about 700 undergraduates and 50 postgraduate students, academic and non academic staff. It has a good collection of books on Ayurveda, Unani and Western medicine, approximately 28,000 in number in various languages. The collection covers a wide range of medical books relating to clinical medicine, Pharmacology, Dentistry, Anatomy,
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Physiology, Toxicology, Surgery, Psychiatry and allied subjects.

http://iim.cmb.ac.lk/resources/library

91. Main Library, University of Colombo

The University of Colombo inherited the collection built up by the two Colleges the Ceylon Medical College and the University College. The Library system currently consists of the Main Library located at Philip Gunawardena Mawatha (Reid Avenue) and the libraries of the Faculties of Medicine (located at Kynsey Road), Science and Graduate Studies located respectively at the Medical Faculty and Science Faculty, and the FGS premises.

Actg. Librarian Mrs. D.C. Kuruppu

Main Library, University of Colombo, P.O. Box 1698, Colombo 07 +94 11 2583043 / 2586432 +94 11 2583043 librarian@lib.cmb.ac.lk http://www.lib.cmb.ac.lk/

92. Medical Library, University of Colombo

The Library of the Medical Faculty, University of Colombo was founded in 1870 the same year the Medical Faculty was inaugurated. It was set up in the present building in 1955. At the beginning, there were 15 departmental libraries attached to the departments of the faculty in addition to the central library. The library is the second oldest medical library in the whole of Asia. The medical library offer services especially to health professionals and the para-professionals in the island as well as in the South East Asian Region.
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Senior Assistant Librarian Mrs. Anuja de Silva

Medical Library, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo 08. +94 11 2692068 / 11 2688748 Ext: 218 +94 11 2692068

medlib@lib.cmb.ac.lk / SAL@med.cmb.ac.lk http://192.248.19.6/

93. Science Library, University of Colombo, Colombo

The Science Library is fully automated and entire collection of books in the library was bar-coded and each student of the Faculty of Science is issued a bar-coded library card. The Science Library consists of approximately 30,000 books and periodicals. Number of books is added to its stocks every year. The collection covers all aspects of subjects such as Pure Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, Nuclear Science, Biotechnology and Applied Sciences. The E-resource centre of the Science Library is very popular among the students. Any student in the Faculty of Science can reserve a terminal for the duration of 01 hour at one time to access e-resources.

Senior Asst. Librarian Ms. H M D S D Somaratne

Science Library, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, PO Box 1490, Colombo 03. +94 11 2583883 / 2158403-5 / 2583883 +94 11 2583883 scilib@lib.cmb.ac.lk / sajees@lib.cmb.ac.lk http://www.cmb.ac.lk/academic/Science/scien ce-library

94. Library, University of Jaffna

The university library has three branch libraries at Faculty of Medicine, Department of Siddha Medicine and Ramanathan Academy of Fine Arts. The Ramanathan Library consisted mainly of materials collected by Sir Ponnambalm .Ramanathan during his long, varied and eventful career. There were books on Law, Hindu Philosophy and Religion, Christian Theology, Economics,
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Librarian Ms.S.Arulanantham
Jaffna University Library Thirunelveli, Jaffna. +94 21 2222970

Law, English History and Literature, Politics and Government. The Library of the undergraduate section of the Jaffna College was essentially a working collection for undergraduate study. The Vidyananthan library is the main library of the University and is housed in a spacious building at a central spot in the Thirunelvely Campus.

+94 21 2222970 sarulanantham@jfn.ac.lk / sriarul91@gmail.com / libmain@jfn.ac.lk http://www.jfn.ac.lk/library/thelibrary.htm

95. Main library, University of Kelaniya

The University of Kelaniya Library was crystallized around the Vidyalankara Pirivena Collection with the elevation of the Pirivena to a fully pledged University status in 1959. Throughout its existence, the Library was located in several places and finally moved to its present building in 1977. The present library collection encompasses over 180,000 books pertaining to various academic disciplines ranging from Archaeology to Zoology and subscriptions to about150 academic journals. Further, the library provides electronic access to full text databases through the terminals located in the Library Multimedia Section and other departments.

Librarian Mr. L.A. Jayatissa

Main Library, University of Kelaniya, Dalugama, Kelaniya, +94 11 2911918 or +94 11 2903170 / 112903903 extn: 170 +94 11 2911918 library@kln.ac.lk / librarian@kln.ac.lk http://www.kln.ac.lk/units/library/

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96. Medical Library, University of Kelaniya

The library collection has about 16500 books and 15 subscriptions together with access to Hinari Database through WHO. Being the only university that has Speech science, this library specialize in speech & language therapy and audiology.

Senior Assistant Librarian Mrs Chitra M Abeygunasekera

Medical Library, P.O.Box 6, Thalagolla Road Ragama +94 11 2961154 / 2961000 extn:154 / 145 +94 11 2958337 chitrama@hotmail.com / library@mfac.kln.ac.lk http://www.kln.ac.lk/medicine/index.php/centr es-a-units/medical-library

97. SIDA/SAREC Research Library, University of Keleniya

This library gives reference materials relevant to the Social Sciences. The Research Library is organized under three categories. It provides reference facilities for the academic staff members of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Demonstrator Miss Suleka Pathmini

SIDA/SAREC Research Library, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Keleniya, Dalugama, Keleniya. +94 112 2903817

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N/A Suleka.wimalasiri@gmail.com http://www.kln.ac.lk/socialsciences/web/

98. Library, University of Moratuwa

The University of Moratuwa Library (UML) is one of the most prominent technology libraries in the country. It's main areas of specialization are Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology. However, the library caters for the requirements of the membership by housing books and other materials of general interest too. Their priority is given to the academic & nonacademic staff and the students of the University of Moratuwa, as well as to the Institute of Technology (ITUM). Services extend beyond this administrational boundary, and serves the entire technology community of Sri Lanka through information dissemination and networking.

Librarian Mrs. Ruwani Kodikara

Library, University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa 10400 +94 11 2650161 / 2650301 extn: 1501 +94 11 2650622 ruvinik@lib.mrt.ac.lk http://www.lib.mrt.ac.lk/

99. Agriculture Library, University of Peradeniya

The Agriculture Library emerged as a separate library in the University Library System in 1960s catering to the information requirements of the Faculty of Agriculture. In 1980 it was amalgamated with the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture Library and was shifted to the four-storied new building in 1996. The most unique feature of the Agriculture Library is that it serves
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Senior Assistant Librarian Mrs. Irangani Mudannayake

Agriculture Library Faculty of Agriculture PO BOX 55 University of Peradeniya

two institutions of higher education in the University of Peradeniya, namely the Faculty of Agriculture and the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture.

Peradeniya +94 81 2388956 / 2395552 / 2395550 / 2395554 +94 81 2388318 Attn: Senior Assistant Librarian iram@pdn.ac.lk / agrilib@pdn.ac.lk http://www.lib.pdn.ac.lk/Libraries/AGRL/index .html

100. Dental Library, The University of Peradeniya

The main objective of the Dental Library is to develop a collection of print and non-print materials for the Faculty in Dental Sciences to be a national leader in higher education and research. The clientele of the Dental Library now comprises the members of the academic staff, undergraduates Dental Sciences. The dental library houses the collection of books and journals pertaining to Dentistry. The collection comprises of about 1500 books and 15 titles of periodicals.

Senior Assistant Librarian Mr. Sunil Premarathne

Dental Library, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka +94 81 2397500 +94 812388948 sunilp@pdn.ac.lk http://www.lib.pdn.ac.lk/Libraries/DENL/index .html Attn: Dental Library

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101. Engineering Library, University of Peradeniya

The Library moved to the newly constructed two-storied Engineering Library Building in January 2000. The collection contains about 35000 information sources such as books, periodicals, theses, BS codes, project reports etc., on Civil, Chemical, Production, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Engineering Mathematics and Computer Sciences.

Senior Assistant Librarian Ms.Neetha D. Peiris

Engineering Library, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya +94 812393318 / 2393311 +94 812388158 Attn: Senior Assistant Librarian englibstf@pdn.ac.lk / neethad@pdn.ac.lk http://www.pdn.ac.lk/eng/eng/academic/librar y.html

102. Medical Library, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya

The cliental of the Medical Library now comprises the members of the academic staff, undergraduates and postgraduates of Faculties of Medicine and Dental Sciences. The Medical Library houses the collection of books and journals pertaining to Medical Sciences and Dentistry. The collection comprises of about 20,000 volumes and 1,100 titles of periodicals stacked in 350 meters of shelving

Senior Assistant Librarian Mrs. Sriyani Perera

Medical Library, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya. +94 81 2396241, +94 81 2392155 +94 81 238 8678

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sriper@pdn.ac.lk, medlib@pdn.ac.lk http://www.lib.pdn.ac.lk/Libraries/MEDL/index .html

103. Main Library, University of Peradeniya

The library of Peradeniya University originated in 1921 as the library of the Ceylon University College. The Library was shifted to Peradeniya in 1952 and was moved to the present premises in 1960. After moving to Peradeniya, the library developed into a library network comprising the Main Library and seven other branch libraries, namely Agriculture, Science, Medical, Engineering, Vet Medical, Allied Health Science and Dental libraries. The ninth library is attached to the sub-campus, Faculty of Agriculture in Mahailuppallama. The branch libraries are located in their respective faculties. The Main Library can be accessed by proceeding along the new Galaha road, passing the entrance to the Arts Theatre and turning right to the Senate building.

Librarian Dr. Mrs. P. Wijethunga

Main Library University of Peradeniya Peradeniya - 20400 +94 81 239 2470 / 238 8678 / 239 2471 +94 81 238 8678 librarian@pdn.ac.lk http://www.lib.pdn.ac.lk/index.html

104. Science Library, University of Peradeniya

The Science Library was opened in its new building in June 1993, bringing together the library collections maintained in the Departments of Botany, Chemistry, Physics and Zoology. The

Senior Assistant Librarian Ms.Sriyani Elleperuma

Science Library University of Peradeniya Peradeniya

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materials relating to Mathematics and Geology maintained in the Main Library were not shifted to the Science Library, considering their use by the readers belonging to the other Faculties, but the new materials relating to these two departments are added on to the Science Library. Some collections having special relevance to the Departments in the Faculty of Science (such as the Taxonomy Collection and the Prof. Balasubramanium Collection in the Department of Botany) are still maintained in the relevant departments

+94 81 239 4417 / 2394416 +94 81 2388018 / 2389026 Attn: Senior Assistant Librarian sriyanii@pdn.ac.lk / sriyani80@yahoo.com http://www.lib.pdn.ac.lk/Libraries/SCIL/index. html

105. Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science Library, University of Peradeniya

The Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Library was established in its present location in the Faculty in June 1994, to house the collection of books and periodicals in Veterinary Medicine which were transferred from the Medical Library. Refurbishment of the present Library was completed in 2005. Fully Automated Library system was introduced in 2007. The library collection in 2010 was comprised of more than 6000 books and bound of periodicals. The Audio Visual Unit of the Library contains CDs ,VCDs, Videos etc. and there are 13 titles of current Periodicals and 79 titles of Bound Periodicals in the Library.

Senior Assistant Librarian Mr. A. Dharmaratne

Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science Library, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science University of Peradeniya Peradeniya +94 81 2395883 / 2389136 / 2395885 +94 81 2389136 Attn: Senior Assistant Librarian ajanthad@pdn.ac.lk http://www.lib.pdn.ac.lk/Libraries/VETL/index. html

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106. Library, University of Rajarata

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka has a library systems first consisting of following libraries. The main library was started at August 1996 with the appointment of the first all other branch libraries. Libraries have been functioning since 1992 under the former Affiliated University College main library. Commence services in October 1996 with a beginning of fist academic year of the university. Rajarata University at present the five faculties. The main library has three branch libraries in different areas. The Agriculture Science faculty library is located in Puliyankulama. The Faculty library of Medical & Allied Science located in Saliyapura, Faculty of Applied Science library is located in Mihintale. The Central library in the Mihintale gives services to Social Science faculty and Management Studies.

Assistant Librarian Ms. K R M Harshani

Faculty of Applied Sciences Library, University of Rajarata, Mihintale. +94 25 3893841 +94 25 2266643 extn. 3039-40 0252 266694 wimukasi@yahoo.com http://www.aps.rjt.ac.lk/library/library.php

107. Agriculture Library, University of Ruhuna

The Faculty Library serves students and faculty members and covers the Agriculture related subjects. The collection of the Library includes 25,000 books and around 10 subscriptions. Special collection of the Asian Productivity Organization is housed in the library as well.

Senior Assistant Librarian Mrs. S. L. Gammanpila

Agriculture Faculty Library, Mapalana, Kamburupitiya 81100 +94 41 2292200 extn: 350 +94 41 2292816 +94 41 2292384 Attn: Library lalanisandya@yahoo.com / agrilib@lib.ruh.ac.lk http://www.lib.ruh.ac.lk/AgriLib/index.html

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108. Engineering Library, University of Ruhuna

The collection contains 14,00 books, around 20 subscriptions, ASCE database in Civil Engineering covering Civil and environmental, mechanical and manufacturing and Electrical and information areas.

Senior Assistant Librarian Mr. J.J. Garusing Arachchi

Library, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Hapugala, Galle. +94 91 2245765 extn: 1311 +94 91 2245761 Attn: Library librarian@eng.ruh.ac.lk http://www.lib.ruh.ac.lk/Eng/index.php

109. Main Library, University of Ruhuna

The Library of University of Ruhuna being a central research library in the southern region of Sri Lanka caters for vast variety of communities in the country. The Ruhuna University Library has four branch libraries in addition to the Main Library viz: Agricultural Library at Mapalana, Allied Health Sciences Library at Mahamodara, Engineering library at Hapugala and Medical Library at Karapitiya. The resource collection consists of more than two hundred thousand books and 200 titles of periodicals related to courses and staff requirements of the university.

Librarian Mr. Ananda Karunaratne

Main Library, University of Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara. +94 41 2227028 / 41 2222681/2 extn: 2210 +94 412227028

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ananda@lib.ruh.ac.lk mainlib@lib.ruh.ac.lk http://www.lib.ruh.ac.lk/web/

110. Medical Library, University of Ruhuna

Senior Assistant Librarian
The library holds about 140000 books and about 300 Journal titles (foreign and local). These resources are available in both print and electronic formats. Services of the library includes reference, lending, interlibrary loan, current awareness services, conducting workshops and maintaining library website with useful links to online resources for which the library have subscribed as well as those available free.

Mr. K.T.S. Pushpakumara

Library, Faculty of Medicine, Karapitiya, Galle +94 91 2234801 extn: 151 +94 912243239 +91 2222314 Attn: Medical Faculty Library sanathka@lib.ruh.ac.lk http://www.lib.ruh.ac.lk/Medi/index.htm

111. Main Library, University of Sabaragamuwa

The university has three libraries. The Main Library located in Belihuloya mainly serves the needs of the faculties of Social Sciences & Languages and Geomatics. Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Management Studies have their own libraries. The library of the Faculty of Applied Sciences has been amalgamated

Librarian Mrs. T. N. Neighsoorei

Main Library, Sabaragamuwa University, P.O.Box-02, Belihuloya.

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to the Main Library since March 2008. The library of the Faculty of Agricultural sciences serves their users and the collection includes approximately 20,000 publications. It has a separate section for e-learning facilities too. It is one kilometer ahead from the main library. The library of the Management Studies was recently established and located in their faculty premises. It serves their users. It caters to the Post Graduate studies etc. It has a collection of about 10,000 publications.

+94 45 2280045 +94 45 2280045 nesu@sab.ac.lk http://www.sab.ac.lk/library/index.htm

112. Main Library, University of Sri Jayawardenapura

The library was commenced with an initial collection inherited from Vidyodaya Pirivena with establishment of the Vidyodaya University of Ceylon in 1959. Subsequently it was housed in a substantial area of the Sri Sumangala Building since 1961 and developed the collection over the years. The entire collection of the library was shifted to aspirate library building in 1988. It is certainly located with provision for a fullpledged library. The new building was designed to draw as much as natural light, ventilation and fresh air as possible into the complex, and to blend well with the surroundings

Librarian Mrs. N.D. Wijayasundara

Library University of Sri Jayewardenepura Nugegoda. +94 11 2804194 / 2758520 +94 11 2804194 librarian@sjp.ac.lk http://www.lib.sjp.ac.lk/

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113. Medical Library, University of Sri Jayawardenapura

This library is located on the third floor of the library building with a separate entrance. Basic texts and reference materials and current periodicals are available in the section. It serves the 16 academic departments and 3 Para-professional courses conducted by the Medical Faculty. WHO publications including Global Package are maintained continuously. The Sri Lanka Collection Thesis/ Dissertation are made available for reference within the premises.

Senior Assistant Librarian Mrs. C.S. Dharmaratne

Medical Library University of Sri Jayewardenepura Nugegoda. +94 11 2803492/ 2758530 / 2802695Ext.530 +94 11 2804194 shirani@sjp.ac.lk http://www.lib.sjp.ac.lk/staff/prof.html

114. Library, University of Vocational Technology

The library caters students and the staff of the university.

Librarians Ms. G.W.G. Upamalika, Mrs. U.D.H. Kanchana, Mrs. A.S.G.A. Niroshani
Library University of Vocational Technology 100, Kandawala Road,
Ratmalana

+94 11 2630700 extn: 1502

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N/A upamalika@univotec.ac.lk kanchana@univotec.ac.lk

niroshani@univotec.ac.lk

http://www.univotec.ac.lk/library.html

115. Main Library, University of Wayamba

The Main Library is situated in the front side of the administrative complex of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Kuliyapitiya North Western Province of Sri Lanka. The library was started as an affiliated college library. In 1999 the library became as an independent national university library. The library is serving more than ten years to the University generation. The main Library of The Wayamba university of Sri Lanka is serving for two faculties of the university such as Faculty of Applied Sciences and Faculty of Business Studies and Finance.

Librarian Mr. W. G. P. Gamlath

Main Library(kuliyapitiya Premises) Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Layanal Jayathilaka Mawatha, Kuliyapitiya . +94 37 2283169 / 2284776 +94 372283169 gamlathp@yahoo.com http://libsys.wyb.ac.lk/

116. Makandura Library, University of Wayamba

The Makandura Library is situated at Makandura in between
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Senior Asst.Librarian Mr.W. Punyawardena

Kurunegala and Negambo. Faculty library at Makandura serve the Faculties of Agriculture & Plantation Mgt and Livestock Fisheries & Nutrition. At present the library consists of 18,000 books and around 20 subscriptions. In addition, the library provides access to AGORA and Emerald online databases.

Makandura Library University of Wayamba, Gonawila, Makandura +94 31 2298112 +94 31 22 98112 lib@mkd.wyb.ac.lk / wayambalib@gmail.com http://libsys.wyb.ac.lk/mkd/index.php/staff

117. Library, Urban Development Authority

This library houses at the Urban Development Authority and covers the subject areas Urban Planning, Town Planning, Architecture, Land use, Housing, Landscaping and Colombo Master Plan. Their collection has built up to 6000 which was started in 1978

Librarian Mr. W P G S Withana

Urban Development Authority 6th floor, Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla +94 11 2875916-19 extn. 252 +94 11 2875901 gaminiwithana@gmail.com http://www.uda.lk/index.html

118. Library, Wayamaba Training Institute

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This library is not yet developed fully and operated under a professional librarian. Currently this is managed by the Director of the Institute.

Director Mr Chinthaka Ranasinghe

Library Wayamba Training Institute Chief Secretariat Malagane Road Wariyapola +94 37 2267370 N/A N/A N/A

119. Library, World Conservation Union

Librarian Ms Darshini Wijesignhe
The library is located at the IUCN Sri Lanka office, and provides general reference and current awareness services to its users. It has over 4000 books and reports. It also receives approximately 60 periodicals including BBC Wildlife, National Geographic, Plant Talk, World Conservation, CITES World, TRAFFIC Bulletin, Zeylanica and Loris on a regular basis. IUCNSL Library Offers several on - line resources and services, these include: Access to the IUCNSL Library Database / Allows you to view the books, periodicals, pamphlets and CDs available at the reference library / Links to on line databases and Journals / Provides access to IUCN - The World Conservation Union Sri Lanka Country office 53, Horton Place, Colombo 7 Sri Lanka +94 11 2694094 / 2682418 +94 11 2682470

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important links to environmental databases, Journals and newsletters on the Internet / IUCN Sri Lanka Publications

darshani.wijesinghe@iucn.org

http://www.iucn.org/about/union/secretariat/of fices/asia/asia_where_work/srilanka/library/

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